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HGV driver killed in crash which closes M6 motorway in Cheshire

HGV driver killed in crash which closes M6 motorway in Cheshire

A driver was killed today after a collision involving two HGVs which closed the M6 motorway between Junction 16 for Nantwich and 18. The accident happened on the southbound carriageway, and police say the closure is likely to be in place for some time.

January 9, 2012
Reaseheath College students given Stoke City pitch tips

Reaseheath College students given Stoke City pitch tips

College students from Nantwich made a close inspection of a Premier League football pitch as part of their diploma course. The Reaseheath horticulture students were given a guided tour of Stoke City’s new multi-million pound training ground and 28,400 capacity Britannia Stadium.

January 9, 2012
Robo-recycler proves a hit with Nantwich families

Robo-recycler proves a hit with Nantwich families

Nantwich Town Council’s gazebo was inundated with Christmas cards during a weekend recycling event on the town square. Robo-recycler was chomping cards as fast as he could as scores of youngsters like two-year-old Bebe Egerton (pictured) fed him old festive cards.

January 9, 2012
Police hunt driver who targeted teenage girls in Nantwich and Crewe

Police hunt driver who targeted teenage girls in Nantwich and Crewe

Police are hunting a man who tried to lure girls in a series of incidents in Nantwich and Crewe. The man was seen three times approaching teenagers in his green Vauxhall in a three-hour period on Saturday night (January 7).

January 7, 2012
Rescued seal pups at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre

Rescued seal pups at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre

An influx of storm-blown young seals have been taken to RSPCA wildlife centres, including Stapeley Grange in Nantwich. It was caused by bad weather which hit just as they had been weaned.

January 7, 2012
A530 Wellington Road closed at Nantwich for level crossing work

A530 Wellington Road closed at Nantwich for level crossing work

Nantwich drivers are being warned of delays as work continues on the town’s Wellington Road level crossing. The A530 main road in and out of town by Nantwich station is closed all weekend to allow rail engineers to complete the work.

January 7, 2012
Richmond Village Nantwich ball raises £2,400 for Soldiers Charity

Richmond Village Nantwich ball raises £2,400 for Soldiers Charity

A cheque for £2,435 was presented to Brigadier Rodney Walker of the Army Benevolent Fund after a fund-raising event at Richmond Village Nantwich. Guests raised money fo the Soldiers Charity at a black tie benefit ball.

January 6, 2012
Cheshire East councillor dismisses Stapeley gypsy site rumours

Cheshire East councillor dismisses Stapeley gypsy site rumours

A councillor has dismissed rumours that a proposed gypsy site in the Stapeley area of Nantwich is back on the cards. Cllr Peter Groves (pictured) spoke out about the site off Broad Lane which was originally considered by Cheshire East Council among 11 possible locations.

January 6, 2012
Nantwich Museum to host series of events in coming months

Nantwich Museum to host series of events in coming months

Nantwich Museum is to host a varied programme of exhibitions in 2012. And it kicks off on January 14 in the Millennium Gallery with the art of Nantwich Camera Club featured in an exhibition.

January 6, 2012
Dancebasics and hospice launch “Strictly Learn to Dance” contest

Dancebasics and hospice launch “Strictly Learn to Dance” contest

Budding dancers in Nantwich could soon be cutting a rug in Cheshire’s very own Strictly Come Dancing competition. Nantwich-based Dancebasics Dance School has teamed up with St Luke’s Cheshire Hospice to find ballroom stars in the area.

January 6, 2012
New clerk appointed by Nantwich Town Council

New clerk appointed by Nantwich Town Council

Nantwich Town Council has appointed a new town clerk to take the council forward into 2012. Former clerk Riddell Graham has been replaced by Ian Hope (pictured), a former planning officer.

January 5, 2012
Tree blocks A530 at Nantwich as high winds cause road chaos

Tree blocks A530 at Nantwich as high winds cause road chaos

High winds are affecting road users across South Cheshire, with fallen trees and debris causing chaos. The main A530 Shrewbridge Road has been closed off both ways due to a fallen tree at Coole Lane, just south of Nantwich.

January 5, 2012
Nantwich Town Council tax to rise £67 to fund venue takeovers

Nantwich Town Council tax to rise £67 to fund venue takeovers

Nantwich residents could pay an extra £67 a year each for their town council to takeover the Civic Hall and other venues. Nantwich Town Council says a rise in its council tax precept is needed to run the Civic Hall, indoor market, public loos and allotments from April.

January 4, 2012